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Jambalaya Recipe

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Experience the vibrant flavors of New Orleans with this delightful Jambalaya Recipe, featuring tender chicken, spicy turkey sausage, and succulent shrimp cooked to perfection in a one-pot meal. This dish is bursting with a medley of fresh vegetables and aromatic spices that create a comforting, hearty meal perfect for family dinners or gatherings. The best part? It’s customizable to suit your spice preference and dietary needs!

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 small onions (chopped)
  • 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 2–3 jalapeno peppers (chopped – optional)
  • 2 stalks celery (chopped)
  • 6 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (chopped)
  • ½ pound turkey sausage (or chicken sausage, chopped)
  • ½ pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 3–4 tomatoes (chopped – about a pound)
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (or more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup white rice

Instructions

  1. In a large pan over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté onions, red bell pepper, jalapeños, and celery until softened. Add garlic and diced chicken with turkey sausage; cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
  2. Stir in chopped tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, tomato sauce, and chicken stock; mix well.
  3. Add white rice to the mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes until the rice is tender.
  4. In a separate small pan, sauté shrimp in olive oil seasoned with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning until cooked through before adding them to the jambalaya pot.
  5. Serve garnished with chopped parsley and hot sauce on the side.

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